Art Director

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking an experienced Art Director to join the Design team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will conceptualize, design, and own graphic and motion work from ideation through final delivery, crafting cohesive design systems and brand identities for world-class campaigns.

You will collaborate with Human Interface Design, Interactive Design, Brand, and Production, mentor junior creatives, and elevate Apple's storytelling across print, digital, and motion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, and/or art direction, building brand identities and campaigns.
• A portfolio showcasing versatility across graphic design and motion disciplines.
• Hands-on expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote, with ability to prototype concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation, prototyping, and production of graphic and motion design systems.
• Brainstorm, storyboard, and translate briefs into compelling design and storytelling.
• Art direct, review, and mentor junior creatives and external partners.
• Prepare work for reviews and present to leadership.
• Manage multiple projects within constraints while adapting to feedback.
• Build content reflecting Apple's values and maintain organized files.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion design

Art direction

Brand identities

Product storytelling

Marketing campaigns

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Maya

Job description

Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple's consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.

The Design Team is responsible for the design and art direction of core communications, including product launches and seasonal campaigns, across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative environment, the Design Team defines the look and feel of Apple product imagery, brand identities, and on-device screen content through experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail. Candidates will be considered for opportunities across our Identity, Channel, and Screens teams, bringing this craft to life across print, digital, and motion.

Description

As an Art Director on the Design team, you will conceptualize, design, and help own innovative graphic and motion work from initial ideation through final delivery. Working in close partnership with team leadership and design producers, you will craft cohesive design systems, brand identities, and engaging product storytelling across global communications for one of the world's most recognizable brands.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creation, prototyping, and production of graphic and motion design systems, brand identities, and screen content assets across campaigns, products, events, and retail and channel environments to advance long-term creative strategies.
• Brainstorm, storyboard, sketch, and partner closely with Human Interface Design, Interactive Design, Brand, and Production teams to translate creative briefs and leadership vision into compelling design and storytelling.
• Art direct, review, and guide junior creatives, internal partners, and external vendors, providing clear, actionable feedback to elevate the work and bring Apple's key design elements to life.
• Prepare work for creative reviews and deliver persuasive presentations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within project constraints and parameters, balancing conceptual exploration and fine detail while pivoting quickly in response to feedback and shifting priorities.
• Build culturally relevant content that reflects Apple's values while maintaining organized, team-accessible project files.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in graphic design, motion design, and/or art direction, building brand identities, product storytelling, and marketing campaigns from concept through final production.
• A portfolio that showcases versatility across graphic design and/or motion disciplines, including branding, typography, layout, editorial, photography, illustration, CGI, and 2D/3D animation.
• Hands-on expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and Keynote, with the ability to develop and prototype concepts across print, digital, and motion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with 3D design and advanced production tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Redshift, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Resolve).
• Experience defining scalable visual and motion systems for complex, multi-channel campaigns, along with the ability to curate well-crafted visuals and custom content.
• Knowledgeable about the latest Apple OS systems, Apple Software programs, and UI elements, along with the apps and other inspiration to keep content fresh.
• Excellent design and conceptual skills, with the ability to mentor junior designers, direct small projects, and evaluate and redirect creative development when necessary.
• Strong eye for aesthetics with the ability to tell a compelling story through visual work and push creative innovation.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong organizational habits and in-depth knowledge of the creative development process, who can pitch ideas, encourage healthy debate, and accept directional feedback.
• Naturally curious about design, culture, trends, and emerging technologies (including generative AI, AR/VR, and spatial computing).

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $149,700 and $225,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's